Welcome to your one-stop guide for holiday and Christmas baking — an easy-to-browse collection of cookie recipes perfect for festive platters, cookie exchanges, or cozy evenings at home. With a variety of flavors and textures, you’ll find classics and creative twists that are simple to prep and delightful to share. Browse the most popular picks below and pick a few to try this season.
Top Cookie Recipes
These are the most popular cookie recipes featured here. Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies has been our top post since October — a true holiday favorite!
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Dark and white chocolate chips plus crunchy candy cane pieces make these cookies a festive, irresistible holiday treat.
Rating: 4.89 from 160 votes
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Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Rich, chewy peppermint mocha cookies made with candy cane crystals and topped with a dark chocolate espresso ganache and crushed candy canes. Simple to prep and perfect for holiday cookie trays.
Rating: 5 from 2 votes
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Ginger Cream Cookies with Brown Sugar Buttercream
Soft and chewy ginger cookies that come together quickly without an electric mixer. A brown sugar buttercream complements the warm ginger and spices for an ideal holiday cookie.
Rating: 5 from 2 votes
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Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and fully loaded with mint flavor from chopped Andes mints, mint Oreos, and peppermint extract. Quick to prep and perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Brownie Crinkle Cookies
Extra fudgy brownie-style crinkle cookies made with a brownie mix base for intense chocolate flavor. Seven ingredients and just minutes to prep.
Rating: 4 from 2 votes
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Chocolate Blossom Cookies
Fudgy, brownie-like crinkle cookies rolled in powdered sugar and finished with a chocolate kiss in the center — sweet, simple, and nostalgic.
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Cream Cheese Snowball Cookies
Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth pecan snowballs made with cream cheese for extra tenderness — a delightful twist on a classic holiday cookie.
Rating: 4.90 from 19 votes
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Christmas Shortbread Cookies
Buttery, brown-sugar shortbread with just the right chew. These 5-ingredient cookies are perfect for cut-outs or slice-and-bake and pair beautifully with simple icing and sprinkles.
Rating: 5 from 4 votes
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Nutella Thumbprint Cookies
Soft, buttery thumbprint cookies topped with a generous dollop of Nutella. Add chocolate drizzle or sprinkles for festive flair.
Rating: 5 from 1 vote
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Brownie Mix Cookies
Rich, fudgy cookies made from brownie mix with a touch of espresso powder to amplify chocolate flavor. Six ingredients and under ten minutes to prep.
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Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies packed with toasted pecans and chocolate chips — quick to prepare and a new family favorite.
Rating: 5 from 7 votes
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Pumpkin Spice Molasses Cookies
Chewy molasses cookies spiced with pumpkin pie spice and finished with maple cream cheese frosting for a cozy seasonal treat.
Rating: 5 from 10 votes
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Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded cookies stuffed with regular and Golden Oreos plus chocolate chips — a fun upgrade to the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Rating: 5 from 9 votes
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Salted Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies
Sweet-and-salty cookies with lightly toasted salted honey pistachios and dark chocolate chips — a crowd-pleasing twist that’s perfect for sharing.
Rating: 5 from 2 votes
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One Bowl Small Batch Chocolate Chip Cookies
One-bowl, small-batch cookies made in about 30 minutes. Soft, chewy, and ideal when you want just a few fresh-baked cookies without leftovers.
Rating: 4.85 from 113 votes
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Cake Mix Cookies
Cake mix cookies are a fast, foolproof way to create tender, flavorful cookies with minimal effort — perfect for busy holiday prep.
Chocolate Cake Mix Cookies
Quick chocolate cake mix cookies that are soft, chewy, and fudgy with minimal prep. Inspired by classic blossom cookies and kid-friendly to make together.
Rating: 4.41 from 5 votes
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Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing
Red velvet cookie sandwiches filled with cream cheese icing — minimal ingredients, quick to make, and impressive to serve.
Rating: 5 from 11 votes
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Egg Free and/or Gluten Free Cookies
These recipes are friendly for egg allergies or gluten-free needs. They still deliver great texture and flavor, making them excellent options for holiday guests with dietary restrictions.
Eggless Sugar Cookies
Egg-free, no-chill sugar cookies with only ten minutes of prep. These cookies are easy to decorate and great when eggs aren’t available or need to be avoided.
Rating: 5 from 6 votes
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Eggless Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy cookies without eggs that still deliver fantastic texture and flavor. Quick to prep and completely satisfying.
Rating: 4.99 from 55 votes
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Gluten Free Almond Flour Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy gluten-free cookies made with almond flour and oats, loaded with chocolate chips. No chill required and ready in about 15 minutes.
Rating: 5 from 29 votes
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Gluten Free Blondies
Rich, gooey almond flour blondies studded with white chocolate chips — quick to make and perfect for gluten-free guests.
Rating: 4.94 from 33 votes
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Iced Almond Flour Orange Cookies
Buttery almond flour cookies with bright orange flavor and a matching icing. Naturally gluten free and a lovely addition to holiday trays or year-round gifting.
Rating: 5 from 3 votes
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Other Cookie Recipes You Will Love
These recipes may not be strictly “holiday” traditional, but they’re delicious and make excellent additions to any cookie selection. The Birthday Cake Cookies, for example, look great with red and green sprinkles for Christmas.
Lemon Sugar Cookies
Soft and chewy lemon sugar cookies with bright citrus flavor. One-bowl and no chill — a sunny addition to any dessert table.
Rating: 4.90 from 115 votes
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Key Lime Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies iced with a bright key lime glaze — a refreshing twist that’s quick to prepare and full of citrus flavor.
Rating: 4.91 from 43 votes
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Birthday Cake Cookies
Funfetti cookies loaded with sprinkles for a festive appearance and tender, buttery texture — great for holidays when decorated in seasonal colors.
Rating: 5 from 44 votes
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Iced Sugar Cookies
Chewy, no-chill sugar cookies glazed with a simple icing — ideal for decorating with festive sprinkles or for a classic holiday look.
Rating: 5 from 1 vote
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No Bake Cookie Butter Cookies
Quick no-bake cookies featuring rich cookie-butter flavor and chocolate — ready in about 15 minutes and perfect when oven space is limited.
Rating: 5 from 3 votes
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Lucky Charm Cookies
Colorful cookies packed with the marshmallows from Lucky Charms and white chocolate chips — playful, sweet, and perfect for holiday-themed colors.
Rating: 4.98 from 35 votes
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Cookie Bars
Cookie bars are a convenient, slice-and-serve option for holiday parties. They’re easy to make ahead and often travel well.
Mini Egg Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Cookie bars layered with a cheesecake filling and Cadbury mini eggs for a colorful, indulgent dessert. Quick to prepare and great for seasonal celebrations.
Rating: 5 from 6 votes
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Christmas Sugar Cookie Bars
Soft, no-chill sugar cookie bars that can be cut into festive shapes and decorated — an easier alternative to rolling and cutting cookie dough for large batches.
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